morocco desert tour

DAY 1: MARRAKECH-chichawa_ sid almkhtar- ESSAOUIRA

We pick up you from your hotel/ riad /airport/ to start our journey from marrakech to essaouira through chichawa sid almkhtar and in our road we will pass to an a comperative of argan well then we continue our journey to essaouira .arrive in after noun

DAY 2 :ESSAOUIRA- SIDI KAOUKKI

After the breakfast we will pick up you from your hotel/ riad to start our journey to visit Essaouira Cite ,after that the evening free

DAY 3 : ESSAOUIRA-MARRAKECH

After the breakfast we drive back to Marrakech through chichawa sid almkhtar . after lunch in Marrakech you will have chance to visit Marrakech with an tourist guide

DAY 4 : MARRAKECH- AIT BENHADDOU- OUARZAZATE- DADES VALLEY

We will pick up you from your hotel /riad / bus station then we will start our journey from Marrakech to dades gorges .across the tizi –n- tichka atlas pass ,with far-reaching views across the mountains .to the traditional high atlas berber villages and we continue to ait benhaddou to visit the unesco world heritage site of ait benhaddou , a spectacular fortified village (ksour) .you will take your lunch at ait benhaddou or ouarzazate and continue to dades valley ,we well spend the night in a riad /hotel in dades gorges

DAY 5 : DADES VALLEY- TOUDRA GORGES- TINJDAD- JORF- ERFOUD- MERZOUGA

After the breakfast ,we go from dades gorges to the erg chebbi sahara desert in merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way ,we will pass through tinjdad ,jorf and erfoud in which we will feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of tafilalet ,and the we continue to merzouga ,after relaxing few minuts in merzouga, we go to ride the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes .we will spend the night in an camp (nomad berber tents) with drums music in the middle of the sahara ,this is great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise ,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents .

DAY 6 : MERZOUGA- DESERT VISIT – NOMADS- KHAMLIA VILLAGE

After seeing the sunrise in desert we go back on the camels to merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in hotel then start our journey to visit som berber villages around merzouga wher we will have chance to discover apart of nomads life , then we continue to visit khamlia village wher you will have your lunch and listing som africen music . we will spend the night in a hotel / riad / tentes

DAY 7 : MERZOUGA- ALNIF -TAZARIN -A NKOB- DRAA VALLEY- OUARZAZATE

after the breakfast and take shower in hotel then we start our journey to ouarzazate through rissani wher we will visit amarkit (souk) then we continue our road through the berber villages (alnif –tazarin- nkob –draa valley- ) we arrive to ouarzazate in evening /night

DAY 8 : OUARZAZTE- MARRAKECH

After yor breakfast in your hotel /riad we start our journey to visit ouarzazate site wher you will have chance to visit the known plaices in ouarzazte (cinema studio- taourirt Kasbah- and tifeltout Kasbah ). after that we leaving ouarzazate towards marrakech a cross the high atlas via the highest road pass in morocco tizi n tichka 2260m high offering impreesive views of valleys ,mountains and many berber villages nearby .arrive marrakech in evening /night

1st day : Marrakech – Ouarzazate

Dparture from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, we drive over the stunning High Atlas mountains through Tizi n’Tichka (alt 2260 m). On the side of the mountains you will see Berber farms and traditional villages then we leave the main road and take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Lords of the Atlas, the Glaoui family, and which now stands in ruins after the last Pasha fled the country following the departure of the French. From there we head to Aït Benhaddou, a ‘fortified city’, situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.Then before arrive to Ouarzazate named “Hollywood of Morocco” we will stop to see one of the Cinema Studios then check the hotel.

2nd day : Ouarzazate – Merzouga

After breakfast we drive to Merzouga Through the Road of Thousand-Kasbah passing Skoura palm grove and the town of roses, Kelaa Mgouna,Dades Valley heading to Todra Gorges its an ideal place for walking and exploring in your own.lunch in the restaurant then Continuation towards Erfoud: famous for its fossilized marbles where you will visit the workshop production of marble fossils. we head down to Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which signify the commencement of the mighty Sahara Desert,the rest of the day will be dedicated to appreciate the evening change over the dunes. Night in Desert Hotel.

3th day : Merzouga Erg chebbi

Afert breakfast heading to Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music, continue through an off-road to have a tour of sand dunes then stop to have a tea with nomads in berber tents you will discover a new sence of life.from there back to the hotel to relax before start your camel trip into the middle of the dunes in order to see the sunset then after you will arrive to the bivauc and spend the night under nomadic tent.

4th day : Merzouga – Fes

In the morning after breakfast departe to Fes Via Er Rachidia through the Ziz Valley, which is particularly well-known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis. All along the road there are innumerable “ksars”, small villages of individual houses.At the foot of the Ayachi Mountain. We continue over the Tizi-n-Talremt pass untill we arrive to Midelt, “the apple capital” have lunch then heading to The cedar forests it where that we will stop for a while to enjoy seeing monkeys climbing the trees.then Ifran Moroccan Swiss style of town.Arrive to Fes and check the hotel.

5th day : Fes – Fes Medina

After breakfast you will start exploring the imperial city of Fes in Morocco ,founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss II .You will visit the Medina, Médersas Attarine, Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the Karawiyin Mosque and the new medina in Fez Jdid .In the evening back to the hotel.

6th day : Fes – Volibules – Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca

After breakfast departe to Volubilis to visit the Roman ruins, which are spread over a wide area and afford beautiful views over the valley and hills.Then continue via Meknes and stop in the Imperial city of Rabat, the administrative capital of the Kingdom.Visit the magnificent Mausoleum Mohamed V and the Hassan II. After heading to Casablanca and check the hotel.

7th day : Casablanca – Marrakech

Before we leave casablanca you will visit The Hassan IIMosque is the second largest religious building in the world after the mosque in Mecca after visit The Corniche near the sea and Heading to Marrakech check the hotel.

8th day : Marrakech – Marrakech

You will explore the beautiful city of Marrakech, the Square, the Medina, the Menara Garden, the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorel Garden. In the evening you will transported to the hotel or the airport.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora

Departure from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, we drive over the stunning High Atlas mountains through Tizi n’Tichka (alt 2260 m). On the side of the mountains you will see Berber farms and traditional villages untill we arrive to Ouarzazate named “Hollywood of Morocco” stop for lunch then visit Taourirt Kasbah before we continue south over the Tizi-n-Tnifift pass untill we arrive to Agdz and drive near by Dra’a Valley rich of Palm plantations along the way then stop in one of the amazing panoramic to to see the ocean of palm trees Continue to Zagora there your camels waiting for you to start your camels trip about about 2hrs spend the night under nomadic tent.

Day 2: Zagora – Marrakech

Early wake up to see sunrise and have a breakfast,camel riding back and continue by car on the same road Dra’a Valley we head to Aït Benhaddou, a ‘fortified city’, situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.have lunch then continue to Marrakech over the high Atlas mountains.

Day 1 Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge

We will make an early morning departure from Marrakech to cross the Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains with a short stop for coffee and a visit the argan oil cooperative. We will stop for lunch at UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou, the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. After lunch we will continue through the Skoura Oasis, where numerous ancient Kasbahs stand amongst the palm trees. From here, the route takes us through Kela’a M’gouna, the Valley of Roses, with a stop to see cosmetics locally made from the valley’s abundant roses. We will continue to the Dades Gorge where we will stay in a hotel by the river for the night.

Day 2 Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga camel ride

After breakfast we will take a short drive to Todra Gorge We will take a walk to see the sheer rock walls that rise to 300 m in the narrowest parts before continuing to Merzouga. We will arrive late afternoon to our Erg Chebbi hotel and prepare for departure on the camels. We will take a 90 minute camel ride to see the sunset on top of the dunes before arriving to the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine, drink delicious mint tea and listen to traditional berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert. We will spend the night in a traditional nomad tent.

Day 3 Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga

We will rise early to see the spectacle of the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara before making our way back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the amazing changing contrasts of the of the desert. We will visit the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians before having a traditional Berber pizza for lunch in the ancient capital of Rissani. After lunch you can visit the traditional markets and/or drink coffee at one of the many cafes while watching the day to day life of the city.

Day 4 Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

We will travel via the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas mountains as we depart the desert region to Fes. We will drive through the cedar forests of Azrou and stop to hand feed the monkeys. We will continue via Ifrane, the ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ to arrive early evening to Fes.

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE -DADES VALLEY

Our journey start from Marrakech to Dades Gorges. Across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of el Glaoui, former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech.

Continue to Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksour).you take your lunch at Ait benhaddou or ouarzazate and continue to Dades valley, we well spend the night in a riad/hotel.

DAY 2: DADES GORGES – MERZOUGA (CAMEL RIDE-NIGHT IN DESERT)

After breakfast, we go from Dades Valley to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.

And then continue to Merzouga.
After relaxing few minuts,we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents .

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE

After seeing the sunrise we go back on camels to Merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in Hotel then start our journey to Ouarzazate . On the way; we visit the Berber shops containing fossils, carpets, lamps, leather… Tinjdad,todra gorges, Boumalene-du-Dades ..we arrive a ouarzazate in evening.

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit UNESCO protected site of Ait Ben Haddou. A most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Many movies were filmed here such as the Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. arrive a in evening

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE -DADES VALLEY

Our journey start from Marrakech to Dades Gorges. Across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of el Glaoui, former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech.

Continue to Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksour).you take your lunch at Ait benhaddou or ouarzazate and continue to Dades valley, we well spend the night in a riad/hotel.

DAY 2: DADES GORGES – MERZOUGA (CAMEL RIDE-NIGHT IN DESERT)

After breakfast, we go from Dades Valley to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. And then continue to Merzouga.

After relaxing few minuts,we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents .

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

After seeing the sunrise we go back on camels to Merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in Hotel then start our journey backing to Ouarzazate . On the way; we visit the Berber shops containing fossils, carpets, lamps, leather… Tinjdad